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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,238.33, 15,508.87 and 6,202.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,238.33, 15,508.87 and 6,202.55 is: 8,559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,238.33 : 15,508.87 = 6,202.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,238.33/15,508.87 = 6,202.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,238.33x = 15,508.87 × 6,202.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,238.33x = 96,194,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,194,541.62/11,238.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,559.50

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